Family

• Myrtaceae

Components

• Essential oil (eugenol)
• Flavonoids
• Tannins

Parts used

• Cloves, flower bud

Properties

• Antiviral
• Antibacterial
• Antifungal
• Anaesthetic
• Antioxidant

Indications 

Internal use

• Digestive disorders

External use

• Toothache
• Bad breath
• Sore throat

Side effects

• Irritation of the tissues, even down to the bone in the dental area
• Allergy

Contraindications

• Allergy to essential oil
• Children under 2 years of age (for essential oil ingestion)

Interactions

• Anticoagulants

How to use

• In cooking
• Cloves ointment
• Cloves essential oil